Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015, was loaded with fun events to connect with faculty, students and other alumni.

  • Three people, two women and one man, smiling and posing together during the Homecoming weekend at Hope College, October 23–25, 2015. The background includes a Pepsi vending machine.
  • Three men in suits are engaged in a lively conversation, smiling and laughing, during Hope College's Homecoming weekend on October 23–25, 2015.
  • A woman and a man are sitting at a table, smiling and talking during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. The woman is wearing glasses and a black jacket, and the man is wearing glasses and a blue sweater.
  • A group of people, including a man in a suit shaking hands with another man, are gathered around a small round table during Homecoming weekend at Hope College in October 2015. Other attendees are visible in the background, engaging in conversation.
  • A group of people sitting and listening attentively at an event during Homecoming weekend at Hope College, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A woman stands at a podium speaking into a microphone, with a plant and large windows in the background. Several people are seated and listening attentively.
  • Students and alumni seated and smiling during an event at Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A group of people interacting and conversing at an indoor event during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. The atmosphere is lively and engaging, with participants smiling and socializing.
  • Two men are conversing indoors during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. One man is holding a cup and wearing a dark blazer, while the other is dressed in a white shirt with a black argyle sweater vest and a red tie.
  • Three women are standing and laughing around a high-top table during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • Three people stand around a high table, smiling and conversing during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. One person is holding a Hope College water bottle.
  • A group of people walking down a street at night during Hope College's Homecoming weekend in October 2015. A sign for "Holland Visitor Information" is visible, and the street is lined with shops and lit with streetlights.
  • A young boy reaches for a colorful glow stick from a tall vase filled with them, while a woman and a girl watch and smile during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Various glowing trinkets are displayed on the table.
  • Two people hugging and smiling during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • Two women smiling and laughing together indoors during Hope College Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015.
  • A woman smiling and chatting with others during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A young child wearing blue shutter shades holds up a small glowing orange light, smiling during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A group of eight young adults, four men standing behind and four people sitting at a table, smiling and posing for a photo during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. The table is set with drinks, menus, and food items in a warmly lit restaurant.
  • Six women are sitting around a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. The table is set with plates of food, drinks, and utensils. The event is part of Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015, aimed at connecting faculty, students, and alumni.
  • Four women smiling and sitting around a table with food and drinks during Homecoming weekend at Hope College, October 23-25, 2015.
  • Three people smiling and holding glasses at Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015.
  • Three women are smiling and chatting during Hope College’s Homecoming weekend. They are standing near a table with decorative lights and a container of food. One woman holds a cup and a small snack.
  • A group of ten smiling women, likely alumni, gather closely together indoors during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. The background shows a night view through large windows.
  • A group of smiling young adults at a dinner table during Hope College Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. One woman in the front row is wearing a tiara. The setting is indoors with other people and tables visible in the background.
  • A group of people at a table wearing colorful glow stick glasses and necklaces, smiling and enjoying drinks during Homecoming weekend at Hope College, October 23-25, 2015.
  • A group of seven people are gathered around a table, smiling and wearing colorful glow glasses and holding glow sticks during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A group of people, including two young women in athletic gear and an older man, are standing at a registration table under a tent. A woman behind the table is handing out envelopes and materials. The event takes place outdoors on a sports field with bleachers in the background.
  • Several participants at the Homecoming weekend event are gathered around a table, smiling and interacting. A woman in a green "Wayne State Cross Country" hoodie is laughing while holding a piece of paper. A man in a white long-sleeve shirt examines an orange shirt handed to him. Other participants are visible in the background, some wearing race bibs.
  • A person in a Hope College mascot costume high-fives a man wearing a race bib during the Homecoming 5K run, with other participants and autumn foliage in the background.
  • Two men in running gear and colorful tutus pose with a mascot at Hope College's Flying 5K event during Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. Other participants and autumn foliage are visible in the background.
  • Participants in the Homecoming 5K run, wearing bright athletic clothing, jog and smile together on a paved path during Hope College's Homecoming weekend in October 2015.
  • A large group of people, including faculty, students, and alumni, are running together during a race at Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. Participants are wearing race numbers and various athletic outfits. The background shows the Hope College Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A large group of runners in athletic gear, including many wearing Hope College shirts, start a race during Homecoming weekend at Hope College, with the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in the background.
  • A male athlete wearing a Hope College uniform runs on a sports field during Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. Orange cones are set up on the field, and a white building with "Hope" written on it is visible in the background.
  • A man wearing an orange shirt and black shorts, running with bib number 401, during a 5K event at Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Another person in an orange shirt stands on the side holding a phone. Bright orange and blue banners with the Hope College logo are visible, and trees with autumn foliage are in the background.
  • A runner in blue shorts and a white tank top crosses the finish line at the Hope College 5K run on a football field during Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. The digital timer shows the time as 16:39. Two people in the background are seen near the finish line equipment. The autumn trees add a colorful backdrop.
  • A group of people gather around a table with various snacks and drinks during Hope College's Homecoming weekend event in October 2015. The table is covered with an orange cloth and has bananas, yogurt, bagels, and Gatorade. Some participants are wearing athletic gear and event bibs, indicating a race or run.
  • People running on a football field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. Some runners are wearing Hope College shirts, and one person is pushing a stroller. Orange cones mark the path on the field.
  • Participants run in a 5K event during Hope College's Homecoming weekend on a sports field with orange cones marking the path. Two women in orange shirts with numbers 299 and 300 are about to cross the finish line, while a woman in a gray shirt with number 234 has just crossed it. Other participants and spectators are visible in the background.
  • A group of people, including faculty, students, and alumni, gather under a tent during Homecoming weekend at Hope College. Some participants are in athletic gear, and a man in a navy jacket hands a prize to a young woman. The table in front displays event materials and race lists. Fall foliage and a track field are visible in the background.
  • A group of people gather at a table under a tent during Homecoming weekend at Hope College. One person is handing a water bottle to another, while others look on. The table is covered with event schedules and registration sheets. Some attendees are dressed in athletic wear, indicating participation in a sporting event.
  • Two women are crossing the finish line of a race on a football field. One, wearing an orange shirt and number 237, has her arms raised in celebration. The other, in a blue shirt, is running beside her. In the background, several people are standing on the field, some in athletic wear. The trees and bleachers in the background suggest it is autumn.
  • Two women wearing orange shirts with "Hope" on the back run towards the finish line of the Hope College Flying 5K Run during Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. A man in a maroon hoodie sits nearby with a timer displaying 34.27 seconds. Other participants and spectators are visible in the background on the athletic field.
  • Two people walk past a building at Hope College with a "Welcome" banner and a sign saying "Hope College Welcomes You!" during Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. The building is surrounded by autumn trees and flowers.
  • People interacting at a Hope College alumni welcome table during Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. An assortment of informational materials and merchandise is displayed on the table, and a banner overhead reads "Welcome Alumni."
  • Alumni and visitors interact at a welcome table during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. The table is adorned with a "150" banner and various Hope College merchandise. A "Welcome Alumni" banner is displayed above. Several people, including a woman with a stroller, are engaging with representatives at the booth.
  • People interact at Hope College's Homecoming weekend event in October 2015. Tables with banners, including one for the Bultman Student Center and the Hope College Alumni Association, display information and merchandise.
  • A sign at Hope College reads "New Orleans Jazz & Jambalaya" with the day's menu listed below: Muffaletta Sandwich, Redskin Potato Salad, Ambrosia Salad, Blackened Chippers (chips), Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya, Baked Spaghetti Pie, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, Corn Bread (2 ways), Salad Bar (special diet friendly), Beignets, Bread Pudding, Sugar Cookies. The sign is next to a potted fern, with a brick wall and a colorful "Cafe Du Monde" poster in the background. The caption indicates the event is part of Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015.
  • Three musicians performing on stage during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. One plays an upright bass, another plays a keyboard, and the third is on drums.
  • A tray of rectangular sandwiches, each secured with a toothpick topped with a purple tulip decoration, is displayed on a white tablecloth. Tongs are placed in the middle of the tray.
  • A framed menu labeled "The Gumbo Station" lists "Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo," "Jalapeño and Regular Corn Bread," and "Jazz and Jambalaya" as food options. Bottles of Tabasco and Frank's RedHot sauce are placed in front of a tray of cornbread.
  • A large black pot of chili sits on a table with bricks underneath, in front of a platter of cornbread and a stack of white bowls, during Hope College's homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A group of people, including adults and children, sit around a table in a large indoor space decorated for Hope College's Homecoming weekend. A young boy in the foreground, wearing an orange shirt with a pumpkin face and a pirate eye patch, looks directly at the camera. The adults and other children are smiling and appear to be enjoying a meal together.
  • A jazz band performs on stage in a gymnasium filled with Hope College alumni, students, and faculty attending various activities and events during Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. People are seated at tables, engaging in conversations and enjoying the festive atmosphere.
  • Several people participate in a craft activity at a table covered with art supplies. A sign next to the table reads, "Family Activities. Enjoy face painting, coloring, crafts and snacks for kids of all ages. Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 PM, Hope College."
  • Two women are painting the faces and arms of a young girl and boy seated on yellow chairs during the Hope College Homecoming weekend. The event is taking place indoors with a table in the background holding water bottles and painting supplies.
  • Several people sit at a table enjoying food during Homecoming weekend at Hope College. Other attendees are seen mingling in the background near white tents inside a large indoor space.
  • People of various ages serving themselves food from a buffet table under a tent during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015.
  • A Hope College student ambassador in a blue polo shirt helps two children with a craft activity at a table covered with art supplies during Homecoming weekend. Other people and display booths are visible in the background.
  • A family of four sits at a table enjoying a meal together during Hope College's Homecoming weekend on October 23-25, 2015. The father and mother are smiling at the camera, while the two young boys are focused on their food. The event is indoors with other attendees visible in the background, along with white tents and green tablecloths.
  • A person in a mascot costume stands on stage holding a microphone, next to two musicians, one playing a double bass and the other playing a keyboard, during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • Two women serving food from a buffet during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, with green and gold decorated tables in the background.
  • People sitting and eating at a long table under a tent during Hope College Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. Various groups are conversing and enjoying their meals.
  • People gathered around a long table enjoying a meal during Homecoming weekend at Hope College. Some are engaged in conversation, while others are focused on their food. The atmosphere is lively with faculty, students, and alumni interacting.
  • Three people stand and talk at a table under a tent with a sign reading "Original French Market, Cafe Du Monde, Coffee Stand" in the background during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A smiling woman and man with a baby pose with a large mascot in an orange "dew crew" shirt at a homecoming event inside a gymnasium, with tables and other attendees in the background.
  • A tray of cookies with white icing and a dark blue fleur-de-lis design, served during Hope College Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A group of people, including a young child, are enjoying Homecoming weekend at Hope College. They are standing on an indoor tennis court, all wearing orange Hope College shirts, and smiling as they engage in conversation.
  • Two men are laughing and greeting each other during Hope College's homecoming weekend. One man is wearing an orange "Hope College Cheerleading" shirt and carrying a large blue bag, while the other man is wearing a black long-sleeve shirt.
  • A group of people gathers inside a gymnasium during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. In the foreground, one person is holding another person up in the air with one hand, while others watch and cheer.
  • Hope College cheerleading squad performs a stunt on the football field during Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015, with cheerleaders in blue and orange uniforms holding up their teammates. The sky is overcast, and the field is lit by stadium lights.
  • Hope College football team in blue and orange uniforms running onto the field, with a large "Go Hope" banner in the background, during Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015.
  • A person in a mascot costume with an "H" on the hat and "dew crew" on the orange shirt gives two thumbs up at a crowded stadium. The bleachers are filled with students and alumni, and the band is visible in the background. The event takes place during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • A group of three women, one holding a smartphone, laugh and enjoy each other's company at a Hope College Homecoming event.
  • A conductor leads a large marching band with students playing various instruments, including drums and brass, during Hope College's Homecoming weekend on October 23–25, 2015. The band members are dressed in navy uniforms with yellow accents. The audience is visible in the background, sitting in the bleachers under a cloudy sky.
  • A group of people in raincoats and jackets sit closely together in a stadium, some holding umbrellas, during Homecoming weekend at Hope College. They appear engaged and excited despite the rainy weather.
  • A group of people, including students and alumni, are standing and watching an event during Homecoming weekend at Hope College in October 2015. The crowd is dressed warmly, with some individuals smiling and engaging with each other.
  • Three cheerleaders in blue and orange uniforms, holding pom-poms, perform on a football field at night during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Football players and other cheerleaders are visible in the background.
  • Three men cheer enthusiastically in a crowd during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. One man is pointing excitedly while the others clap and smile. The background shows a blurred audience.
  • Two women smiling for the camera at Hope College's Homecoming weekend event, October 23–25, 2015. They are outdoors with other people socializing in the background.
  • A group of students and a mascot are posing for a photo on a football field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. The students are smiling and dressed in a mix of casual and semi-formal attire. The mascot is wearing an orange shirt and blue pants.
  • A group of college students smiling and holding orange roses with blue ribbons during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. A marching band is visible in the background.
  • A woman in a red jacket is receiving an award from another woman in a gray jacket on a football field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Another woman in a black jacket stands nearby, smiling. In the background, a marching band is visible, with members holding instruments like tubas and drums. The event is taking place at night under bright stadium lights.
  • A group of six young adults, dressed formally and holding orange roses, stand arm in arm on a sports field at night during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. A marching band in uniform is visible in the background.
  • A group of six people standing on a football field during Homecoming weekend at Hope College, October 23–25, 2015. The person in the center is wearing a blue crown, holding a large wooden shoe, and smiling. The others are holding orange roses and smiling or clapping, with a marching band visible in the background.
  • A group of people are standing on a football field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. A woman in the center, wearing a tiara and holding a bouquet and a pair of wooden shoes, is smiling. She is flanked by three men, one of whom is clapping, while a marching band is visible in the background.
  • A group of students posing on a football field during Homecoming weekend at Hope College, October 23–25, 2015. Some are holding orange roses and blue ribbons, and two are wearing crowns, one of whom is holding a pair of wooden shoes.
  • A group of people stand under a tent, some engaged in conversation, during the Hope College Homecoming weekend on October 23–25, 2015. The atmosphere is festive with string lights decorating the tent.
  • A group of people clapping and smiling outside a tent during Homecoming weekend at Hope College, October 23–25, 2015. An ambulance is visible in the background.
  • Three people sitting at a table under a tent during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. The person on the left is wearing a red jacket and a navy blue hat with "HOPE" written on it. The person in the middle is wearing a striped Hope College beanie and a navy blue jacket with an orange "H". The person on the right is wearing a gray Hope College pullover and is smiling. The table has a can of Pepsi, a cup of coffee, and some orange and black pom-poms. There are other people standing in the background.
  • Two men are sitting at a table inside a tent during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. One man wearing a plaid jacket and a baseball cap is resting his chin on his hand, while the other man, in an orange Hope College jacket, looks at him with a smile. The table has a bottle of root beer and a plate of food. String lights decorate the tent in the background.
  • A group of Hope College cheerleaders performing on a football field during Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015. They are wearing navy blue and orange uniforms with jackets and holding orange and black pom-poms.
  • A football coach wearing a headset and orange jacket passionately speaks to his Hope College football team, who are gathered around him in blue and orange uniforms, during Homecoming weekend in October 2015.
  • A group of people, including a large mascot dressed in orange with a blue hat, sit outside in cool weather attire, some smiling and chatting during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015.
  • Three young women sit closely together, smiling and enjoying an outdoor event during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23–25, 2015. The woman on the left wears a turquoise jacket over an orange shirt, the woman in the middle has a pink scarf, and the woman on the right is wearing a dark jacket and a maroon scarf.
  • A crowd of enthusiastic people, bundled up in jackets and hats, cheer and clap during an outdoor event at Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 23-25, 2015.

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